CPT Exam Cost & How to Register

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The CPT exam fee is $125. Here’s the cost picture and how to apply, per
NHA.

How much does the CPT cost?

Item Fee
CPT exam $125
Renewal (every 2 years) $179 + 10 CE credits

How to register, step by step

  1. Confirm eligibility, including your 30 venipunctures and 10 capillary sticks.
  2. Create an NHA account and apply with the fee online.
  3. Schedule your exam at a PSI testing center or with online proctoring where available.
  4. Test. 120 questions, 2 hours.

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Sources & references

The exam facts on this page are drawn from official certifying-body materials, reviewed 2026-06-18 by the DrCertifications exam-prep team (10+ years in exam preparation and publishing).